Grand Traverse County property record for 859 Carson St, Traverse City, MI 49686
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,894 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,968 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-188-007-00 |
| Primary APN | 05-188-007-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,894 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 859 CARSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | TRAVERSE CITY |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49686-4724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | UNIT 7 BLDG 21 KENSINGTON WEST CONDOMINIUMS-AMENDED & RESTATED 4TH AMEND GT CO CONDO SUBD PLAN NO 231 SEC 14 T27N R11W |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | GT CO CONDO SUBD |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAND TRAVERSE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 551303 |
859 Carson St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Grand Traverse County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 CARSON ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-4724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Carson St was $5,968.
Source: Grand Traverse County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse County |
| County Subdivision | Garfield Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Traverse City Area Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,700 (-2.73%) | $485,390 (-2.71%) | |
| 2025 | $5,968.00 Homeowner's exemption | $249,500 | $498,914 |
| 2023 | $7,400 | ||
| 2022 | $86,383 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 859 Carson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 25, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 859 Carson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TRAVERSE CITY serves 14,532 people · EPA ID MI0006640 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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